So, this week we learned a couple of interesting things.  One, that our studio is a great place to hold events–fortunately–and the other is that using a word like ‘hoagies’ to describe a submarine sandwich in northern New England is a bit like calling a asking a Texan where the ‘loo’ is.  You get some puzzled looks and eventually you realize that you used a regional term (in this case, from the midwest or west) that is not generally heard here in Maine.

Luckily, our first networking/food event was successful even if the name could use some work.  We’re thinking “Snaps and Wraps” for next time…but are open to ideas.

We had three waves of visitors into our studio, including the crew next door at the co-working space (Rob Landry/Pemaquid Communications) and Kevin Brooks, a web designer.  Also present were Gwen of Logo Owl Promotions, Bob Bettencourt of Bettencourt Design, Mike Rock of RR Donnelley and Vianne Nappi, a Univera representative.  Among others.

I think three hours was a bit long so next time we’ll shorten it a bit.  However, we had a great time with everyone (thanks for coming!) and everyone seemed to enjoy the headshots and the food, too.  Special thanks to Nancy and Craig of the CVC Catering Group for the great lunches.

Stay tuned for announcement of our next Headshots and H…whatevers after the first of the year!

One of the great things about being a photographer–besides the cool toys–is the opportunity to meet interesting and talented people.
Meet Imadhi Zagon, 17.  Zagon is a junior at Portland High School and a standout athlete in track & field and also on the football field.  He’s also one of the reasons the Bulldogs have won their last four games–a guy that coach Mike Bailey refers to simply as, “the whole package”. In addition to being a talented tailback, Zagon is one heck of a nice guy.  I could tell, because my attempts to get him to put on a tough-guy ‘game face’ usually ended up with him busting into big grins and laughter.
I photographed Zagon for an editorial concept called ‘Get back in the game’ at Fitzpatrick Stadium with the big lights on.  It’s subtle, but I like the look on his face and the relaxed but tough attitude evident in his body.
The assignment was right after sunset, hence the stadium lights.  Those didn’t provide much illumination but they certainly added drama to the image.  The setup consists of three lights, which provides the separation to make him pop out instead of sinking into the dusky shadows behind him.